Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder

vavs · 07-29-2005, 08:41 AM

I am trying to set the points on a 1972 Mustang with the straight 6 engine. I was told that the setting was .018 which seems really short. I was going to use the old match book setting but would like to know what the correct setting is anyway. Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction.

Rev · 07-29-2005, 09:32 AM

I looked it up in my trusty old Chilton's manual. It says .027". BTW, welcome to MW. You'll find a wealth of help and info here.

Rev

vavs · 07-29-2005, 09:35 AM

Rev,

Thanks for the reply. I will try that. .018 seemed really tight to me but I couldn't find my shop manuals. Thanks for your help.

vavs

Rev · 07-29-2005, 09:39 AM

.018" is for the V-8's, .027" is for the 6.

Rev

vavs · 07-29-2005, 10:01 AM

Rev,

I noticed the specs of the 1/4 mile on your reply. For comparison, the 72 with the straight 6 runs somewhere around a 46:50 and a top speed of 36 MPH. lmao

vavs

Phillyfanfrombirth · 07-30-2005, 07:47 PM

LMAO!!!!

I also have a 72 with a 250... Always said, 0 - 60 in two weeks... but cruises at 80 like a dream.

BTW... while the point gap will always get you real close, be sure to check the dwell...

07-29-2005, 08:41 AM	#1
vavs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder I am trying to set the points on a 1972 Mustang with the straight 6 engine. I was told that the setting was .018 which seems really short. I was going to use the old match book setting but would like to know what the correct setting is anyway. Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction.

07-29-2005, 09:32 AM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder I looked it up in my trusty old Chilton's manual. It says .027". BTW, welcome to MW. You'll find a wealth of help and info here. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-29-2005, 09:35 AM	#3
vavs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder Rev, Thanks for the reply. I will try that. .018 seemed really tight to me but I couldn't find my shop manuals. Thanks for your help. vavs

07-29-2005, 09:39 AM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder .018" is for the V-8's, .027" is for the 6. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-29-2005, 10:01 AM	#5
vavs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder Rev, I noticed the specs of the 1/4 mile on your reply. For comparison, the 72 with the straight 6 runs somewhere around a 46:50 and a top speed of 36 MPH. lmao vavs

07-30-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Point Gap Setting 72 Mustang 6 cylinder LMAO!!!! I also have a 72 with a 250... Always said, 0 - 60 in two weeks... but cruises at 80 like a dream. BTW... while the point gap will always get you real close, be sure to check the dwell...

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